Ep 24. The Understudy

In Seinfeld season 6 episode 24, titled "The Understudy," Jerry Seinfeld is set to perform his stand up routine on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. However, at the last minute, Jerry's two understudies, Bania and Kenny, try to get their own material on the show instead. Meanwhile, Elaine is dating an actor named J. Peterman who becomes obsessed with his new role as "The Urban Sombrero" in a catalog photo shoot. Kramer gets involved with a drug trial to cure his smoking addiction but experiences some unusual side effects.

As Jerry prepares for his big Tonight Show appearance, he hooks up Kenny and Bania with a spot on the show as his opening acts. However, Kenny and Bania try to come up with their own material to perform on the show, much to Jerry's frustration. When Jerry confronts them about it, they say they only want to help him out by showing off their own skills. In the end, Jerry gets his chance to perform and makes the most of it, leaving both Bania and Kenny in the dust.

Meanwhile, Elaine becomes involved with J. Peterman's new photo shoot for the Urban Sombrero catalog, in which the hat is portrayed as the ultimate fashion statement for urban living. Peterman becomes obsessed with his new role and takes on the persona of the Urban Sombrero, causing problems for Elaine when he can't separate his work from his personal life. In the end, Elaine must find a way to get Peterman out of his Urban Sombrero character and back to reality.

Kramer, on the other hand, becomes involved in a drug trial to quit smoking. However, when he starts experiencing bizarre side effects, such as vivid hallucinations and strange cravings, he begins to question the effectiveness of the treatment. In the end, he realizes that quitting smoking is not as easy as he thought it would be and struggles to find a way to quit for good.

Overall, the episode highlights the comedic talents of Jerry Seinfeld and his relationship with his friends and colleagues, as well as the struggles of addiction and personal identity. It's a classic episode of Seinfeld that is sure to leave viewers laughing and reflecting on their own experiences.